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Universal Recycling Technologies LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Recycling Technologies LLC ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Recycling Technologies LLC in Clackamas, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Universal Recycling Technologies LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lion-Circle Corporation in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Recycling Technologies LLC runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Recycling Technologies LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.038.51419.525OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT & D METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CG ROXANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PILGRIM'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WELCO ACETYLENE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MPV MORGANTON PRESSU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RUIZ FOODS PRODUCT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAS PROCESS EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NIBCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IDEAL MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DYNATECT LEAD SCREWS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NORTHSTAR DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JOHN J. STEUBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21OX PAPERBOARD ILLINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENPROTECH INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FORMED FIBER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAL-TILE DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ORGANIC MATTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REFLEK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNARCO MATERIAL HAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Universal Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Universal Recycling Technologies LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Recycling Technologies LLC ranks #32,945 at $800 current penalty.

How Universal Recycling Technologies LLC Compares

Universal Recycling Technologies LLC's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-06

Last Inspection

2011-07-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$267

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $267 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,790

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

55.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $990 from the initial assessment of $1,790. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Universal Recycling Technologies LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Recycling Technologies LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $267 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Recycling Technologies LLC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

Summit Polymers INC - Plant 8 $800 MI Art Crystal II Enterprises, INC. $800 IL McQuay International $800 MN Owl Creek Lumber INC $800 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

T & D Metal Products, LLC 3 insp. Watseka, IL CG Roxane LLC 3 insp. Olancha, CA Pilgrim's Pride 3 insp. Lufkin, TX Welco Acetylene CORP. 3 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Summit Polymers INC - Plant 8
Vicksburg, MI
2 inspections $800
McQuay International
Faribault, MN
2 inspections $800
Lion-Circle Corporation
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $800
Hill Brothers Chemical Company
City of Industry, CA
2 inspections $800
International Etching, INC.
Providence, RI
2 inspections $800

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Recycling Technologies LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Universal Recycling Technologies LLC against Summit Polymers INC - Plant 8, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universal Recycling Technologies LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Recycling Technologies LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Universal Recycling Technologies LLC have? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Recycling Technologies LLC had? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-06 and the most recent on 2011-07-26. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Recycling Technologies LLC? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,790 (a 55.3% reduction).
Does Universal Recycling Technologies LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Recycling Technologies LLC has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Universal Recycling Technologies LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Recycling Technologies LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Recycling Technologies LLC ranks #88,995 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Universal Recycling Technologies LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Recycling Technologies LLC's total OSHA penalty of $800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lion-Circle Corporation in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $800 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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